Chapter 88: Chapter 88: The Light Escape
Light Escape is a unique Kekkei Genkai that Kirito specifically trained and developed before TenTen and the others returned to the village.
The manifestation of Light Escape is a series of constantly leaping golden lightning bolts, inspired by a skill Kirito adored in a game during his previous life.
[At first, I was unsure about its exact form, but when I envisioned the golden light, its appearance naturally materialized in my mind.]
Unlike lightning created through ordinary chakra, the lightning of Light Escape is more malleable and exponentially more powerful. Even a golden lightning thread as thin as a needle can trigger an explosion comparable to a fireball.
The "Sunlight Spear," a concentrated form of Light Escape energy, possesses extraordinary power. The deep crater at the top of what once was a mountain served as proof of the "Sunlight Spear's" might.
Holding an unconscious Ranmaru in his hand, Kirito remarked, "Raiga Kurosuki is gone, but this kid should provide some information. I'll leave him to you."
Taking Ranmaru from Kirito, TenTen nodded. "I'll bring him back to Granny Sansho."
Naruto, still mesmerized by the devastation caused by Kirito's technique, exclaimed, "Kirito, what kind of jutsu was that? It's so cool! Can you teach me?"
"No problem. It's a self-created Kekkei Genkai. As long as you have fire and lightning chakra attributes, you can learn it," Kirito replied.
"Awesome! Teach me once we're back!" Naruto shouted enthusiastically, almost falling into the crater in his excitement.
At the pit's bottom, Kirito discovered the Thunder Sword—one of the Seven Ninja Swords. Summoning a vine, he retrieved the scattered weapon pieces and examined them.
[As expected of the legendary sword specializing in lightning control, even after taking a direct hit from the Sunlight Spear, it's not entirely destroyed. But I'm not a sword user. Maybe TenTen would appreciate it.]
Offering the Thunder Sword to TenTen, Kirito said, "This is the Thunder Sword of the Seven Ninja Swords. Consider it a trophy—do you want to keep it?"
TenTen hesitated. "Isn't it yours?"
"We're on a team mission, and I'm not a sword wielder," Kirito explained.
After some reluctance, TenTen accepted the Thunder Sword, resolving to master it and use it as her trump card.
As the group descended the mountain, they reunited with Rock Lee, who called out, "Kirito! TenTen! Naruto! Are you all okay?"
Later, the team stayed at Granny Sansho's curry shop, where they informed Rokusuke and the villagers of the Black Spade family's downfall.
When Ranmaru finally regained consciousness, he found himself in an unfamiliar room.
"This is Granny Sansho's curry shop," Rock Lee explained. "We brought you here. Now, we'd like to know about your connection to Raiga Kurosuki and the Black Spade family."
"Lee, he just woke up. Let's question him later," TenTen interjected, sensing Lee's frustration.
Rock Lee, however, was simmering with anger. After learning about the Black Spade family's atrocities, he deeply regretted ever leading Kazo down the wrong path. His hatred for the Black Spade family and Raiga Kurosuki ran deep.
Naruto also pressed Ranmaru for any leads on Sasuke but found nothing useful. Ranmaru revealed that the Seven Ninja Swordsmen had ceased contact long before he and Raiga Kurosuki met, leaving no clues to Sasuke's whereabouts.
After recounting his story, Ranmaru expressed a simple wish: "Please let me accompany Raiga Kurosuki… I owe him that much."
"But he only used you!" TenTen argued.
"Without Raiga Kurosuki, I couldn't have gone anywhere. He gave my life meaning," Ranmaru replied softly.
Kirito, who had been silent, spoke up. "Who says you can't go anywhere? Try standing up."
Ranmaru hesitated. "I can't walk..."
"You can now. Trust me," Kirito said firmly.
To everyone's astonishment, Ranmaru, albeit unsteady, managed to stand. The boy was overwhelmed with emotion.
Kirito explained, "Your weakened body was caused by your unique eyes and abilities. I sealed your abilities and healed your body. Now, you're like any ordinary person. If you maintain your health, you'll never be paralyzed again."
With tears in his eyes, Ranmaru thanked Kirito.
Kirito continued, "If Raiga Kurosuki carrying you gave your life meaning, then my healing gives you freedom. Discover your own purpose and live to atone for your crimes."
Ranmaru nodded solemnly.
After deliberation, the team decided Ranmaru's crimes were not severe enough for trial or execution. Instead, Ranmaru and Kazo remained at Granny Sansho's curry shop as helpers, supporting the villagers in the sorrel gold mine.
The next morning, Kirito and the team set off for the village.
Naruto grumbled, "Another dead-end mission! We got nothing again!"
TenTen, reviewing her new Thunder Sword, countered, "Speak for yourself. I'm thrilled!"
Rock Lee remained quiet, reflecting on his role in Kazo's past, while Kirito pondered his next Kekkei Genkai.
For Kirito, his current power far exceeded what was necessary. Developing new techniques and bloodline limits was now a matter of creativity and enjoyment. He was already planning something even more challenging—Bloodline Elimination.
(End of Chapter)
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